Speech Analysis for Non-Invasive Organ Dimension Estimation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for determining organ dimensions and physiological conditions are invasive, expensive, and require medically trained professionals, making them inaccessible to many, especially in remote areas where medical resources are scarce.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that analyzes speech samples using a processor to isolate phonation segments, filter noise, perform acoustic-phonetic analysis, and derive speech markers to estimate organ dimensions and properties, eliminating the need for invasive procedures and medical professionals.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If medical imaging techniques (ultrasound, MRI, CT scan) are used to measure organ dimensions, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical imaging systems (ultrasound machines, MRI scanners, CT scanners) with an acoustic-based speech analysis system. By substituting the mechanical imaging apparatus with a speech processing system that analyzes phonation characteristics, the invention achieves organ dimension measurement without requiring sophisticated medical imaging equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces speech samples as an intermediary medium to indirectly measure organ dimensions. Instead of directly imaging organs, the system uses speech signals as a mediator that carries information about organ characteristics, which are then extracted through acoustic analysis of phonation segments.
2Reliability
If medical imaging procedures are administered by trained professionals in clinics, then measurement reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to logistical burden
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables patients to perform self-diagnosis by recording their own speech samples using a simple device. The system allows individuals to independently measure their organ dimensions without requiring appointment scheduling, travel to clinics, or assistance from medical professionals, thus dramatically improving accessibility while maintaining measurement reliability through automated analysis.
3Measurement precision
If invasive procedures like transvaginal ultrasound are performed, then measurement precision is improved, but object-affected harmful factors increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the natural human speech function into a diagnostic tool. By utilizing the existing physiological mechanism of phonation and speech production, the system transforms a routine communicative act into a non-invasive measurement method, eliminating the need for intrusive procedures while maintaining diagnostic capability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables non-invasive, accurate, and cost-effective estimation of organ dimensions and conditions anywhere, without requiring medically trained personnel, improving accessibility and reducing logistical burdens.
Implementation Method 1
performing acoustic-phonetic analysis of the one or more uttered speech segments to extract one or more speech features
Implementation Method 2
filtering one or more phonation segments to remove noise from the one or more phonation segments
Data Source
AI summary
The present subject matter describes a system and method for estimating properties and physiological conditions of organs by analysing speech samples of the said user. The user device records the specifics of speech and uses these as a speech sample of the user's utterance. The user device transmits the speech samples and the metadata to the processor. The processor isolates phonation segments from the speech samples. The processor filters phonation segments. The processor isolates uttered speech segments from phonation segments. The processor performs acoustic-phonetic analysis of the uttered speech segments in order to determine speech markers and the corresponding dimensions of the organ(s). The International Phonetic alphabets (IPA) phonemes are used to derive speech markers that corresponds to specific organs and their dimensions. The system may generate a report based on organ dimensions, wherein the report is transmitted to the user.